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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

11

Mrs. Hagge Tops Round Robin Golf Leaders in Virginia Beach

Marlene Bauer Hagge of Asheville moves into the second round lead in the Triangle Round Robin Tour at Cavalier Yacht and Country Club posting a plus 23. Joyce Ziske follows with plus 18, Patty Berg plus 15, and Mary Lena Faulk plus 13 as 90 holes unfold. Ziske, Armstrong, and Randolph help shape the tight standings.

Virginia Beach Marlene Bauer Hagge Asheville Hagge Cavalier Yacht and Country Club Joyce Ziske Waterford Wis Mrs. Hagge Patty Berg St. Andrews Ill Mary Lena Faulk Thomasville Linworth Ohio Miss Armstrong Oakland Calif

Absentee Ballots Reported By Ouachita Clerk

Ouachita Parish Clerk R D Farr reports receipt of absentee ballots for parish voters and military voters. Military voters must request a ballot in writing with name address and precinct. Absentee voting runs Saturday June 16 at 8 a.m. to Saturday June 23 at noon with office closing at noon on Saturdays.

R. D. Farr Ouachita Parish Wade O. Martin

Seymour Retiring After Long And Successful Career

S. W. Jackson announced the retirement of F. O. Seymour from the Ouachita Valley Vocational School in West Monroe effective June 30. Seymour, a longtime related instructor since 1947, previously taught at McNeese State College. He has earned honors including the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Louisiana association conference in Ruston and was elected secretary of the organization. He holds a master's from George Peabody College and undertook further vocational education study at Northwestern State, LSU, and Colorado A and M. He is a member of Iota Lambda Sigma.

S. W. Jackson Ouachita Valley Vocational School West Monroe F. O. Seymour Seymour McNeese State College Lake Charles Jackson Louisiana Association Ruston George Peabody College Nashville Tenn Northwestern State College Natchitoches Louisiana State University Colorado A & M College Fort Collins Colorado Iota Lambda Sigma

Church Announces Homecoming Plans

Grayson June 8 Special report Little Star Church invites all to a homecoming this Sunday one and a half miles south of Holum. The program includes church services singing led by Monroe Robinson and a dinner on the ground. Everyone is welcome.

Grayson Little Star Church Holum Monroe Robinson

Marriage Licenses Recorded in Monroe Region

Elijah Green 21 of Fondale weds Henrietta Bradley 18 of Monroe. Shelley Herrings 58 of Monroe weds Loretta Sanders 58 of Monroe. George Lewis 16 of Monroe weds Willie Bell Davenport 13 of Monroe. Landon Branson Jr 23 of Monroe weds Betty Jean George 19 of Monroe.

Elijah Green Fondale Henrietta Bradley Monroe Shelley Herrings Loretta Sanders George Lewis Willie Bell Davenport Landon Branson, Jr Betty Jean George

Building Permits Issued For Homes and Service Station

City Building Inspector Sam Awl approved permits Friday for J. S. James Construction to build a one story frame residence with bath and four and a half rooms at 1615 Mississippi street costing 5500. Robert Layton to erect a one story masonry service station with two toilets and three rooms at 2101 Louisville avenue costing 10000. An estimated 45 million Americans take vacations in their cars each year.

Sam Awl J. S. James Construction Co., Inc Mississippi Street Robert Layton Louisville Avenue

Bond Set At 3000 For Two In U S Dyer Act Case

Willard Gossett Jr. 19 and Norman Fowler 17 of Spartanburg S C were bound over on 3000 bonds each after a federal hearing on Dyer act charges. They waived preliminaries and will return to Spartanburg while state police hold them in the parish jail. The pair allegedly swapped a stolen motorcycle for a car and sold it after transporting it from Spartanburg to Rayston Georgia.

Willard Gossett, Jr Norman Fowler Spartanburg S.C Federal Bureau of Investigation Haynes Harkey, Jr United States Gossett Fowler FBI Rayston

Boston Symphony to Perform in Moscow and Leningrad

The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced it will give concerts in Moscow and Leningrad becoming the first American symphony to perform in the Soviet Union. The 104 member ensemble was invited by the Soviet Ministry of Culture and approved by the State Department as part of a European tour starting next August.

Boston Boston Symphony Orchestra Moscow Leningrad Soviet Union Ministry of Culture Washington State Department Europe

Real Estate Transfers in Davis Lowe and Gallaspy Additions

A series of transfers include D Y Smith to Clyde Smith lot 13 block 6 Unit 2 Davis Lowe subdivision for 1980 dollars. Jehu Gallaspy et al to John Morris lots 4 and 5 block 1 Gallaspy addition for 600. Jehu Gallaspy et al to Jessie A Sears lot 4 block 2 Gallaspy addition for 300. D Canville lots 2 and 3 block 1 Gallaspy addition for 600. Alice Garner to Lawrence Smith lot in block 50 J M Breard addition for 4175. Mack L Owens Sr to R B Schriver lot 28 block 2 Unit 2 M L Owens subdivision for 450. L and T Corp to Olan D Walters lot 4 and E 15 ft of lot 5 Sq 5 J F Heard 2nd addition to West Monroe for 8800. L Allen West to Tommie West et al lot 6 block 5 Westwood subdivision for 17000. Bayou Oaks Corp to Jillie Joe Adcock Bastrop lot 4 block 1 Bayou Oaks for 2750. Federal National Mortgage Association to Federal Housing Commissioner lot 22 block 100 Ouachi to Cotton Mills subdivision 2nd addition to Monroe for 5576.

D. Y. Smith Clyde Smith Davis- Lowe Jehu Gallaspy John Morris Jehu Gallashy Jessie A. Sears Gallaspy John D. Canville Alice Garner Lawrence Smith J. M. Breard Mack L. Owens, Sr R. B. Schriver M. L. Owen L and T. Corp Olan D. Walters J. F. Heard West Monroe L. Allen West Tommie West Westwood Bayou Oaks Corp Jillie Joe Adcock Bastrop Bayou Oaks Federal National Mortgage Association Federal Housing Commissioner Ouachi Cotton Monroe

Souchak Opens Round Robin Lead in Palm Beach Golf

Burly Mike Souchak of Grossinger New York fired 67 in the Palm Beach Round Robin to lead by one point at plus 15 despite a two stroke penalty for a lost ball. Bob Rosburg and Gene Littler tied for second at plus 14, with Roseburg and Littler posting 68 and 69 respectively as others trailed.

New Rochelle N. Y Mike Souchak Grossinger N.Y Palm Beach Big Mike Duke Bob Rosburg San Francisco Gene Littler Singing Hills Calif Roseburg Littler Ted Kroll Fort Lauderdale Fla Freddie Haas New Orleans Tommy Bolt Houston Tex Peter Thompson Australia Fred Hawkins el Paso

Bernice runs wild in 23 3 Big Eight win over Springhill

Bernice pounded Springhill for 23 hits led by Pel Austin with three homers including a grand slam and Bill Halley and Drummond also homering in a 23 to 3 Big Eight League victory. Springhill managed three runs on 20 hits as Bernice built a big early lead and cruised to the win.

Bernice Springhill Pel Austin Bill Halley Drummond Martin Holcomb Slack Stahl Corley Boyett Halley Pendergrass Mitchell Carroll Till

Patterson and Jackson set for televised heavyweight clash

Floyd Patterson, favored at 2-1, meets Tommy Jackson in a nationally televised 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden. The winner likely faces Archie Moore in September for the vacant title. Expected crowd about 11 000, gate around 55000, TV fund 75000. Patterson holds 16 straight victories with 11 knockouts. Jackson boasts 27 wins 1 draw and 13 knockouts.

New York Floyd Patterson Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Madison Square Garden Archie Moore Rocky Marciano Patterson St. Albans N.Y Joey Maxim Jackson Far Rockaway Hurricane Nino Valdes Cuba

Rebels Triumph 4-2 Over Monroe Sports

Carlton Gunter pitched a solid debut for Baton Rouge scattering eight hits to earn a 4-2 win over Monroe Sports. With the score tied 1-1 in the third, Rebel manager Jimmy Smith delivered a key triple driving in Billy Wal.

Baton Rouge Carlton Gunter Rebels Monroe Sports Jimmy Smith Billy Wal

Sports Come Home to Open Four-Game Stand at Legion Memorial

The Monroe Sports return to Legion Memorial Stadium after a road swing to open a four game home stand. Baton Rouge Rebels visit tonight for a 7:30 start with Sunday afternoon and Monday night games to follow. Crowley also on the slate this series.

Monroe Sports Legion Memorial Stadium Baton Rouge Crowley Baton Rouge Rebels

Rebels topple Monroe with late rallies and strong pitching

Don Pierce led with three hits while Keith Mitchell added two as Monroe pitcher Bob Kline Smith struggled to contain the Rebels. Gunter yielded the key runs and the Rebels managed hits from multiple batters to pull ahead.

Don Pierce Keith Mitchell Gunter Monroe Bob Kline

Eight Teams Advance to NCAA Baseball Final in Omaha

Eight top college teams converge in Omaha to contest the NCAA baseball title. The schedule begins with twin doubleheaders this Saturday, followed by four games Sunday and multiple rounds through Tuesday and Wednesday.

Omaha Neb

Recreation Softball Tonight Aims For Multiple Church Leagues

Tonight features Cleft Rock versus First Baptist at 8 pm and Gordon Avenue against Central at 8 pm Also Missouri Pacific Memorial faces Lakeshore with Sher rouse as the likely site The Lakeshore Baptist team battered Monroe First Baptist 15 3 with Woolsey Vining Brister Drouet Hart and Sims producing homers Hart went 3 for 3 Brister and Travis teamed for the win over Maroney and Rader West Monroe Methodist held a 22 7 Church C lead by Sanders McClain Strong and Covington Strong and Covington won the battery over Hudnill and Rogers First Christian defeated Brown ville Methodist 15 10 Burnette 4 for 4 Cammack 3 for 4 Seymour 2 for 3 Merriman and the new battery closed out the score

Cleft Rock First Baptist Barkdall Faulk Gordon Avenue Central Missouri Pacific Memorial Lakeshore Sherrouse Lakeshore Baptist West Monroe Methodist Latter Day Saints Sanders McClain Strong Covington Hudnill Rogers Brownville Methodist Burnette Cammack Seymour Merriman Smith Pet Gordon Ave. Methodist Cleft Rock Baptist Ne Monroe First Baptist Central Baptist Memorial Methodist

Finalists bracket New York U to meet Arizona Wildcats

New York University from district 1 will face veteran Arizona Wildcats of district 6 in the 11 a.m. opener. District 7 Wyoming Cowboys and Minnesota Gophers meet at 2 p.m. The 6 p.m. program has district 3 Rebels of Mississippi versus district 1 New Hampshire Wildcats. At 8:20 p.m. Bradley from district 5 faces Washington State from district 8.

Ment New York University Arizona Wildcats Wyoming Cowboys Minnesota Gophers Rebels Mississippi New Hampshire Wildcats Bradley Washington State

Serio Jitney Jungle Braves and Red Sox win Ferriday games

In Ferriday Louisiana on Tuesday night the Serio Jitney Jungle Braves beat the Kiwanis Club Indians 6 to 5 in two extra innings with Young hitting his second homer of the year and Rosgillio adding two hits. The Webber-Western Auto Red Sox defeated the Paster nack Pix Quick Blues 10 to 3 behind Walker who fanned eight and helped by two-base hits from Walker and King.

Ferriday Serio Braves Kiwanis Club Indians Young Rosgillio

Conrad Reaches Third Round in French Amateur Tourney

In Paris the American Conrad from San Antonio defeated P Maeght of France 3 and 2 to advance to the third round amid heavy rain. Other U S players faced defaults or rainout including Manley, Goodlow, Graham, Brown, Pettibone, and Hardwicke.

Conrad Paris Joe Conrad San Antonio Tex P. Maeght France Hubert Manley Savannah Billy Goodlow Valdos Doug Sanders Miami Beach Fla Paul Coste Philadelphia Pete Arend Deal N. J G. DeSheulles

Colleges Send Track Aces To Iss Meet Of Champs

Twenty five colleges and universities from nine conferences send champions to the first annual Meet of Champions at the University of Houston. The 17 event finals include a strong 400 meter hurdles and 400 meter run, with Arnie Sowell of Pittsburgh chasing world marks. Unattached finalist Don Troutman of Roanoke posted 24 feet 11 1/2 inches in the broad jump.

Iss Houston University of Houston AAU Arnie Sowell Pittsburgh Southern Texas Royce Thompson Rice Gene O'Conner Kansas State Paul Thrash O’conner Kansas Drake Thompson Bobby Whilden John Haines Pennsylvania Whilden Haines Dave Sime Duke Texas A&m Baylor SMU TCU Maryland North Carolina State New Mexico Oklahoma Louisiana State Georgia Georgia Tech Tennessee Florida Southwestern Louisiana Northeastern Louisiana Loyola of New Orleans Louisiana Tech McNeese Mississippi College Don Troutman Roanoke

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Lorethia Ladart Louis LaDart Twin City West Monroe High School John Fogleman U. S Soviet St. Louis Memphis Helena Arkansas City Vicksburg Natchez Rise Red Long Baton Rouge Donaldsonville Atchafalaya Morgan City Ouachita Camden OO Monroe Black Jonesville Ohio Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cairo Nel Oe Rock Shreveport Alexandria Souchak Homer Ruston Ruston Homer Oilers Ruston Ramblers J. W. Evers Ray Rogers Jess Moore Billy Henderson Bubba Colvin Soloman Atkins Kay Morton Mercer G. Moore J. Moore Austin Johnson Bearcay Laguna Birrer Tabacheck Shreveport Bogan Abramowitz Pringle Peden Wieand Patton Olson Thiel Schmidt Tulsa Oklahoma City Ald Heard Fanning Brikeferry Cash Jenneyridge Mart Schafener Marz Dixie Hart Schaffner & Marx D. Masur & Sons Desiard Ters Bob Meador Pierce Walters Mantle Meador Carref Garcia Miller Umbricht Johnston Adkins Mendoza Craig Gonzales Klinesmith RBI Prather Shedd Church ‘A’ League Trinity Baptist Temple Baptist L.T.I. Chapel Tee Fedder Sterlington W. Monroe McGuire Methodist McGuire Trinity Temple First Christian Little Boys League Buddy Bomarus Eddie Kawolics Knoe-Tv Bloomer Auto Service Taste of Seagram’s 7 Crown Seagram Distillers Company New York City
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